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Our building doesn't
provide recycling yet but the parent company is working
on getting recycling for all of their properties.
Instead of waiting for them to offer it we are going
ahead and providing recycling to our students now.
Currently we are recycling glass, plastic and aluminum
with hopes to add paper and cardboard soon. |
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We are making an effort
to reduce the amount of energy needed to run day to day
operations. We encourage staff and students to
turn off lights when not in use. We even try to
use only half the lights that are needed to teach
classes. In addition we are not using the AC as
much and students are enjoying the sweat factor of
dancing. Lastly as our light bulbs burn out, we
are replacing them with energy efficient light bulbs |
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Using the tried and
true method of water reduction, we have placed bricks in
the toilet tanks to create low flow toilets.
Currently we are working on ways to provide drinking
water without using plastic containers. In the
meantime we are using recyclable cups. |
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As a dance studio we
often have hand outs for our students. However we
are making efforts to reduce the amount of paper we use
by printing on both sides of the paper and using
programs that allow us to email material instead of
printing.
We also use recycled paper and print double sided for
our handouts. We are also in the process of
creating an online registration program. |
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Students like to save
green as well. With these high gas prices, we all
need to conserve a little more. We are now
offering lists for students who want to carpool to belly
dance classes. Students who participate in
carpooling will get discounts on future classes. |
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Sometimes you just have
to clean out your closets and that includes your belly
dance closet. What to do with all the pretty
sparkly things? BodyWorks By Chandani now offers a
belly dance Consignment recycling program. Now
students can bring up to 5 items that they want to sell
in the studio for up to 3 weeks at a time. |
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BodyWorks By Chandani
has adopted the Linkhorn Elementary School Trail.
This beautiful trail is used by the elementary students
for science classes, art classes and creative writing
classes.
Adopt-a-program is a two year commitment to cleaning a
designated spot every other month. Our Green hip
scarf club will be in charge of making sure the job gets
done! |
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BodyWorks By Chandani
now accepts CDs, CD cases and CD packaging to be
recycled. We are a CD drop off center for anyone
who would like to recycle their music, burned or data
CDs. |
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As we make this
shift to going green, we are looking for ways to make
the items we use more environmentally friendly by buying
and using items that are organic, recycled and
recyclable. |
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When we starting
telling our students our efforts to make BodyWorks By
Chandani more green, the response was amazing!
People are happy to see a business actively being more
environmentally friendly. In addition students
have asked how they can get involved. So we have
created the Green Hip Scarf club. A group meeting
designed to get belly dancers to be more active in
cleaning up Virginia Beach. Activities include
participating in the adopt-a-program, clean the bay day
and Earth Day. |
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We are proud to
be supporters of Earth Day in conjunction with the
Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission for 5 years
now. Come see us perform next year! |
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Many moons ago I
was a big environmental preservation advocate.
Anything from being the president of the Environmental
Science club in school, to recycling at home to owning
protected Rain Forrest so it won't be cut down. I
did get side tracked on my conservation efforts for a
while but now I am back and trying harder then ever to
make a difference.
How do you ask?
Well I have learned
that one person can make a difference. Every time
I buy organic or local, I am making a vote for a more
green city. I recycle at home and am pushing for
recycling for all the condos in our building.
We conserve energy by
turning off lights, using energy efficient light bulbs,
creating low flow toilets, and walking when we can.
In addition I try to grow my own herbs and vegetables
(may I reemphasize "try" - sometimes they don't grow).
My latest quest is to attend the Virginia Beach Clean
Community Commission meetings and hopefully one day to
join the board.
I'm not out to save the world, but I am trying to do my
part to preserve our planet. |
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If your
household…
-
Recycles
- Consolidates trash
- Reuses
plastic shopping bags
or swaps them for cloth bags
- Utilizes sunshine light during the day
- Uses long-lasting fluorescent light bulbs
- Unplugs electrical cords when they aren't in use
- Opens the windows for fresh air instead of using
air-conditioning
- Covers windows with curtains to keep out cold or hot
air
- Closes the fireplace damper when a fire isn't
burning
- Has insulated heating and cooling pipes
- Machine washes only full loads of dishes and
clothing
- Removes lint from the dryer filter after each use
- Covers pots and pans when cooking
- Cooks food in the microwave instead of the oven
- Uses shower-time efficiently
- Repurposes old furniture
- Washes dishes in a plugged sink or an
energy-efficient dishwasher
If you eat/drink…
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Organic foods
- A variety of
fruits and vegetables
and limit your red meat consumption
- Locally grown foods
- Filtered tap water instead of bottled water
- Food products with recycled or limited packaging
- At home or in a restaurant, to reduce take-out
containers
If you buy…
- Organic cotton, bamboo, soy, or hemp clothing
- Reusable products, such as cloth napkins or plastic
containers for food storage, rather than the disposable
versions
- Natural bath and body products
-
Nontoxic cleaning products
- Repurposed clothing, furniture, or electronics
- Rechargeable batteries
If you travel…
- By carpool
- By public transportation
- By bicycle or on foot
- In a fuel-efficient vehicle
- By car and open your windows (rather than using
air-conditioning) while driving around town
- By car and use air-conditioning (rather than opening
your windows) to prevent air drag while driving on the
highway
From: www.everydayheath.com |
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